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People with bipolar disorder know that staying up late can lead to mania or hypomania, which is often followed by depression. But sometimes it's hard for friends and family to understand. In the summertime, people with bipolar are torn between attending late-night events with friends and sleeping on time to prevent mania. This podcast discusses the relationship between sleep, mania, and depression. It outlines 5 steps for explaining the "Bipolar Bedtime" to friends and family. Your Thoughts?: Do you have friends and family who don't understand why you have to sleep earlier than they do? Can you use these strategies to help people understand?